December 8 Campus e‐Update
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CAMPUS CALENDAR
Campus e‐Update
December 8, 2015
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STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Check out the highlights for what’s
happening this week:
Dec. 8
Relaxation before finals
Dec. 9
Relaxation before finals
BHSU Veteran’s Potluck
Faculty Staff Holiday Reception
Week of Dec. 7 ‐ Dec. 11
Cody Pepitone Senior Voice
Recital
2016 Spring Attendance Confirmation
Students are required to complete the 2106 Spring Attendance Confirmation to confirm they will or will not be
Dec. 10
attending and how the bill will be paid. For those receiving federal student aid, the excess financial aid will
not be disbursed until this is complete. The first expected date of excess aid either being directly deposited, or Final Exams
mailed, is January 8th, if all paperwork is complete. Bill for 2016 Spring charges are due January 21st.
Exit Exams
‐‐‐Submitted by Deb Henriksen ‐ 12‐8
‐‐‐Submitted by Deb Henriksen ‐ 12‐8
Philippines Service Learning Info
Session
Outside Scholarships
Time to search for outside scholarships for next year so you can complete by deadlines! BHSU has an Outside
Scholarship Database available to search for donors’ scholarships submitted for BHSU students,
[www.bhsu.edu/scholarships]www.bhsu.edu/scholarships. Scroll down to database, choose location as
“Outside Scholarships”. Donors submit these on a daily basis, make sure to check often if one will match your
criteria! Also other sites where students can search for free are listed on Financial Aid’s webpage, Outside
Resources. If questions, please contact Student Financial Services, 605‐642‐6145.
‐‐Submitted by Deb Henriksen ‐ 12‐8
Magical Realism: Honors Colloquia
Art Discussion
Honorary Doctorate presentation about Wounded Knee
Dec. 11 | 1:30pm | Meier Recital Hall
Jerome Greene, noted historian and author who will receive an honorary degree from BHSU during this fall’s
commencement, will be doing a presentation on Friday, Dec 11 at 1:30 p.m. in Meier Recital Hall. His
presentation is titled ‐ “Lakota Memories of Wounded Knee, 1890: Perspectives of a People."
Late Night Breakfast
Dec. 11
Final Exams
Jerome Greene Presentation
Presidential Toast
Dec. 12
Commencement
Mr. Greene is a retired historian, curator, and manager with the National Park Service and the author of 17
books, four of which deal with South Dakota history, besides numerous articles, reviews, and government
history reports, including National Historic Register and National Historic Landmark nominations. A native of
northern New York State, he is a U.S. Army veteran, a graduate of Black Hills State University (1968) and the
University of South Dakota (1969), and has completed postgraduate work at the University of Oklahoma. You
are invited to attend his presentation.
Check out these events and more
on the Campus Calendar
YELLOW JACKET NEWS
‐‐‐Submitted by Rod Custer ‐ 12‐8
Presidential Toast to the Graduates
Dec. 11 | Joy Center
Attention December Graduates: President Jackson will be toasting you immediately following graduation rehearsal in the
Joy Center (south of the football stadium) on Friday, December 11. A champagne toast and hors d'oeuvres will be served.
‐‐‐Submitted by Steve Meeker ‐ 12‐7
Student Technology Fellow Positions Available
The Student Technology Fellow Programs has 2 open positions beginning with the Spring 2016 semester. To be
eligible you must be a South Dakota resident, an undergraduate, have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0, and
complete 30 credit hours during the academic year. STFs work an average of 11 hours/week. For more
information and the online application please go to [www.bhsu.edu/stf]www.bhsu.edu/stf. Review of
applications will begin December 18 and end when the positions are filled.
‐‐‐Submitted by Terry Hupp ‐ 12‐8
Students can win a GoPro Camera!
Students are encouraged to enter a marketing contest that may result in your ad being shown regionally during
MBB: Ongarato Earns RMAC
Offensive Player of the Week
Honors
T&F: Yellow Jackets have Strong
Debut
MBB: Yellow Jackets Sting Lions
for 98‐75 Victory
WBB: Yellow Jackets Storm Past
Lady Lions
WBB: Thorn and Toms Each
Register Career Highs in BHSU
Victory
Students are encouraged to enter a marketing contest that may result in your ad being shown regionally during
the Super Bowl. Last year, BHSU student Bryce Boser’s winning “Where Anything Is Possible” advertisement
reached nearly 47,000 people during the Super Bowl and this year’s game is expected to have an even larger
viewership! One lucky winner will receive a GoPro Hero 4 Session! Entering this year’s “Where Anything Is
Possible Contest,” and show us the endless opportunities at BHSU through a marketing campaign. Learn more
at [www.BHSU.edu/Contest]www.BHSU.edu/Contest. Questions? Email
[Adam.Roosa@BHSU.edu]Adam.Roosa@BHSU.edu. At BHSU, we believe that anything is possible!
‐‐‐Submitted by Adam Roosa ‐ 12‐8
BHSU micro‐startups raise over $2000 for charity
Students in the Small Business Management class at BHSU created micro‐startups this semester, raising over
$2000 for local charities.
‐‐‐Submitted by Jeffrey Wehrung ‐ 12‐8
Info Session: Travel to Philippines & earn credits
Dec. 10 | 3‐4 | Woodburn 115 ‐ International Office
Have you always wanted to travel and see the world? New program at BH is here to serve your wishes. The International
Service Learning Program provides experiential education opportunities for students to address human and community
needs, promoting student learning and development. During Spring break students who join the program will travel to
PHILIPPINES! Join us at an Info Session and learn more about the program ‐ the course's agenda, application process etc.
All faculty involved will be there to answer any of the questions you might have. Let's get your passports ready!
‐‐‐Submitted by Karin Humar ‐ 12‐7
International Farewell & Pinning Ceremony
Dec. 11 | 3‐5 | Woodburn 115 ‐ International Office
Join us for the party in the International Office and celebrate with us the end of another successful semester, new
friendships, taking up new challenges and a pinning ceremony (starting at 4.15PM) for those international students who are
leaving BH at the end of semester. Let this be your break during finals, because you deserve one!
‐‐‐Submitted by Karin Humar ‐ 12‐7
Relax Before Finals
Dec. 8 | 6‐10 | Jacket Legacy Room
Join Cab and Relax on Tuesday Dec. 8 in the Jacket Legacy Room from 6‐10. Sit at the oxygen bar, get a massage, and
relax for free!
‐‐Submitted by Mikenzie Mikkelson ‐ 12‐7
Late Night Breakfast
Thursday, Dec. 10 | 10:00 ‐ 11:30pm | Hive
Late Night Breakfast will be serviced to all BHSU students on December 10 from 10:00 to 11:30 in The Hive. Come out and
enjoy breakfast as you prepare for final week!
‐‐Submitted by Stephanie Harmon
Check out scores, upcoming games
and other news at BHSU Athletics
BHSU Veteran's Potluck
Wednesday, Dec. 9 | 12‐3pm | Sturgis VFW
On December 9th, at 12:00‐3:00 pm all BHSU Veterans and family members are invited to the End of the Semester Pot
Luck and get together at the VFW in Sturgis! Please come hungry and bring along your favorite dish to share.
‐‐Submitted by Debbie Liddick
BHSU NEWS RELEASES
BHSU graduate Megan Hohn to enter professional teaching career
Black Hills State University Honors student Megan Hohn will receive her elementary education and early
childhood special education degree from Parkston and former Honors Club president graduate this December.
BHSU student Chase Vogel reflects on vast opportunities as graduation day nears
As Chase Vogel prepares to earn his degree on Dec. 12, he reflects on his time at Black Hills State University
and the everlasting impressions the University faculty, staff and students have left him with. Vogel will use his
experiences and vast relationships as he applies to become a U.S. Ambassador in Germany.
BHSU artist credits faculty, fellow students for creative growth
Jessica Hill is creative. And from the moment she stepped on the Black Hills State University campus, she was
able to cultivate her creativity as an artist and graphic designer and prepare for a career.
On Saturday, Dec. 12, Hill, along with more than 200 candidates for graduation, will walk across the stage in
the Donald E. Young Sports & Fitness Center and receive their diploma from BHSU. BHSU student organizations recognized during SD BOR meeting
Three Black Hills State University student organizations were recognized during the December South Dakota
Board of Regents meeting held at BHSU recently.
See all news releases at www.BHSU.edu/news | Submit your story ideas for future news releases
CHECK US OUT ON SOCIAL MEDIA
BHSU IN THE MEDIA
The Miracle in the Black Hills: A coach, a fallen teammate and a season for the ages
Read the Let’s Run article
Unveiling a legacy: BHSU art professor part of project
Read the Black Hills Pioneer article
Black Hills State to offer new bachelor’s degrees
Read the Black Hills Pioneer, KELO Land and KSFY articles
BHSU‐Rapid City out front in University Center change
Watch the KELO Land news story
Top of the Class: BHSU to honor fall graduates
Read the Rapid City Journal article
Mixed Company plans Christmas concerts: BHSU professor to direct this year’s chorus
Read the Butte County Post article
BHSU.edu/news
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